QUINCY — Earth was moved on Thursday, as work on a new softball complex at Quincy High School will be starting in the coming weeks.

The project has become a community project, as many area businesses and individuals are donating time, money and/or materials to make the project a reality. The current field is in poor condition, with many holes throughout the outfield and an infield that floods easily — especially around third base.

Nick Michael is spearheading the project, which will cost $21,000 and is completely funded by the community.

“Its safety first,” said Michael. “This field was a disaster and the girls need a safe field to play on. It’s going to be a good thing for not just the high school teams but also the summer kids.”